Application Development

Application Development - We address your business needs

Companies looking to stay ahead in competition and also looking for streamlining their operations, improving customer services and overall cost reduction are under constant pressure to develop new applications that will address their ongoing business needs while, at the same time, balancing tightening development budgets and shrinking cycle times. Indus can help companies to achieve this through its Application development services.

Indus delivers powerful, flexible and scalable software solutions - from a single application to a enterprise wide system using a wide range of tools and techniques on a variety of platforms which will help achieve your strategic business objectives. From initial concept to final implementation we carefully assess your competitive needs to deliver a solution that has a positive impact on your overall organization and bottom line.

Indus also allows customers to contract resources for projects that don't require full time support. Indus's environment is structured to allow our experts to work on multiple client engagements during a given time period. This unique solution allows clients to leverage the knowledge of an entire staff while only being billed for productive hours.

Client specific solutions

Indus has successfully delivered cutting edge solutions in client server and Internet environments using proven development methods, detailed processes and standard tools. We help clients in choosing the technology that is right for them ensuring that the ultimate decision is driven completely by client's preferences and IT requirements.

Indus provides the following Custom Software Development services

• .NET Development
• Java/J2EE Programming
• N-tier applications

is centered on the powerful .NET Application Development framework, which is a unified set of libraries and a common language runtime. The .NET framework gives the developer all types of building blocks and development environment to make software's including desk-top applications, web-based applications and used for System Integration by using the platform independent communication protocol such as XML and SOAP.

The most significant advantage of the .NET Framework is its level of interoperability with other languages, applications, and systems. The .NET Framework supports different programming languages. This multiple language support improves productivity by allowing developers to choose the programming language that is best suited to the job. Furthermore, cross-language inheritance increases code reuse which results in short time to market.

• Our .Net Services Include:
• Designing and Programming using .NET
• Migrating web based and stand-alone applications to .NET
• Development, Support and Enhancement of existing applications in .NET
• Porting of Legacy applications to .NET based application.
• Windows Application Development.
• Application development in .NET

Compact framework.

With the benefit of interoperability and the smooth connectivity of multiple systems and sources of data, .NET-connected software helps businesses deliver unprecedented levels of value to customers, partners and employees. Contact Indus Technologies to learn how .NET technology can help your businesses to do better.

Java/J2EE Programming

Indus ensures the highest application quality and shortened development cycles by employing best-in-class J2EE Application Development framework in our development work as per the project requirements. We provide design and development services designed to deliver software that efficiently utilizes the services available from Java application servers and the J2EE framework, including Java Server Pages, Java's Messaging Services and JDBC. Indus provides services for not only Java application development or J2EE application development but based on resource allocation model we also provide Java programmers or Java consulting services and Java Application Development

The reason for popularity of J2EE is application component reuse, which significantly reduces development time and costs. Businesses can also achieve greater developer productivity and faster returns on their IT investment. J2EE promotes Programming in Java resulting in Java-centric computing, and all components deployed into a J2EE deployment (like EJB components and Servlet) must be written in the Java language. Other languages can be bridged into a J2EE solution through web services , CORBA, JNI, or the JCA. Our technical expertise includes:

Application design and development on J2EE compliant framework.

• Expertise on Entity, Session and Message Beans.

• JSP & Servlets

• JMS

• Web services

• J2EE Design Patterns

• WDSL, UDDI, SOAP, ebXML

• Development on J2EE-compliant application servers, including BEA WebLogic and IBM WebSphere

• B2B Integration (ebXML, SOAP)

In the past two-tier applications commonly known as client/server applications were very common. In a two-tier application the client side logic is responsible for everything from presentation, business logic to database access. The client/server applications are not scalable, are difficult to maintain and enhance due to tight coupling between the presentation layer, business logic and the database access. Overall the two tier applications are not scalable and are not suitable for internet based applications.

With the growing popularity of J2EE framework, the development of an n-tier application became easier and all the negatives of a client\server application development were well taken care. A J2EE framework provides standardized modular components and a complete set of services to those components. More-over application behavior such as security and multithreading are handled automatically.

Using J2EE to develop n-tier applications involves breaking the two-tier architecture into multiple tiers. An n-tier application can provide separate layers for each of the following services - Presentation Layer, Dynamic Presentation, Business logic, and Data base access. A browser takes care of the presentation layer, and JSP / Servlet / XML / SOAP and XSL take care of the dynamic presentation, Session EJB takes care of the business logic and Entity beans take care of the data access using JDBC.

The layered approach allows each layer to focus on a specific role -- for example, allowing a Web server to serve Web-pages, an application server to serve applications, and a database server to serve databases.

With the benefit of an n-tier architecture and Indus's strong expertise on the J2EE framework the team at Indus can deliver unprecedented levels of value to customers. Contact Indus Technologies to learn how Indus can help your businesses to do better.

Software Development is a highly technical job. To develop software in-house requires time, skilled manpower, and expensive programs and equipment. Offshore software development is a cost effective outsourcing alternative to developing software in-house. Indus has been providing offshore software development services for companies across the globe from the offshore outsourcing center in India. Software Outsourcing and Offshore Programming at Indus safeguards the client's intellectual property, proprietary software and new development specifications with very high levels of security. Clients retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights and software source code at the completion of the project.

Flexibility
Offshore Software Development is synonymous with flexibility. When facing a large project but of short duration, you can use Offshore programming to limit the number of new employees and administrative support personnel. Indus allows you to double the number of programmers you have access to and better yet, we are just a phone call away.

Cost Benefits
For start-up companies, the benefits of Offshore Software Development can be monumental for the simple fact that it allows you to go farther on your VC funding. The costs of Offshore software Development are much lower than hiring programmers to fulfill your design. Our past experience with our international clients makes us very confident that we will deliver the best possible quality, at significant cost savings to you, every time!

Independence
Offshore development offers another major advantage: independence. Most software vendors or investors cannot conduct independent analyses of their own or their competitors' products. Indus not only performs development work but also can obtain the competition's software for evaluation purposes for clients. This ability allows us to ask the questions you want answered and not disclose client identity.

As a fully operational offshore programming base in India, Indus's services include Envisioning, Planning, Rapid Development, Testing, Deployment and management of IT Divisions / Custom IT Requirements / Products or a set of related applications. These software outsourcing services broadly include software consulting and software development, as well as support, maintenance and enhancement.

To sum it up: Indus offers world-class offshore outsourcing services and outsourcing solutions from offshore programming base in India. Offshore Development at Indus allows you to cut production costs without the need to compromise on either speed or quality. Your operation becomes adaptable to increasingly complex and rapidly changing business environment. Ask yourself, can you afford not to go offshore when the competition is.

Outsourced software development / remote software development, or to use a broader term, outsourcing product development is the obvious remedy to the current market scenario where technology, skills and approaches are momentary. It is primarily a means of leveraging an organization's resources and infusing new thought, skills and expertise, while reducing time to market.

Indus's Extended Software Development Center offers cost-effective services to companies who outsource their software product development. Perfectly suited for extensive offshore software product development and remote product support, Indus focuses on Rapid Product Development to meet "Time to Market" requirements of its clients. With an eye on the long haul, and a dedicated offshore project team, Indus offers clients a trustworthy, relationship that grows and is beneficial to both concerned.

Indus's Application Maintenance Solutions - Meeting your ongoing needs.

The task of managing Enterprise information systems is becoming complex and important to corporate's day by day. Continuous change of the existing legacy systems to client server and web-enabled systems is forcing corporate's to devote a significant portion of their budgets and staff to day-to-day maintenance of these systems. Indus can help relieve companies of this IT Squeeze by providing dedicated teams of professionals who can provide end-to-end maintenance services to oversee day-to-day activities while optimizing application performance.

Indus's maintenance approach is proactive which result in quick identification and fixing of problems, preventing future problems and continue to improve the functionality of the application. While we shoulder your ongoing maintenance burden you can concentrate on more strategic business driven initiatives. You get a number of benefits with our maintenance services like Redeployment of existing staff to mission critical projects, Guaranteed service levels, Lower maintenance costs, Better trouble shooting, Reduced response time etc.

Our Approach
We take up application maintenance in a two level approach. In the first level we take complete responsibility of your systems through a planned proactive approach, which results in minimal disruption to your ongoing business while we take care of your application. The second level involves corrective, preventive, Perfective and adaptive maintenance activities.

Corrective Maintenance
This part is basically analyzing the reported errors and making necessary modifications in the application to correct them. We use our exclusive tools and methodologies to quick resolve the problem. In the event of a problem needing more deeper insight, we will find a way to work around it to get your system back up and running quickly.

Preventive Maintenance
Though corrective maintenance is the primary approach used, Indus helps clients minimize it by getting to the root of recurring problems and fixing them. The result is reduced cost, higher performance and improved end user satisfaction.

Perfective Maintenance
This phase is all about improving the quality of your application by way of design enhancements. Our experience in handling your application will enable us to suggest , recommend and implement necessary modifications to improve the functionality of the application.

Adaptive Maintenance
Businesses are changing fast and this is driving companies to find better ways of doing business. Indus helps you to take the advantage of the change - whether it is market driven or technology driven by adapting your application to handle it.

Indus's Quality Assurance (QA) and Independent Testing services ensure that applications are rigorously tested using industry-standard testing methods and QA processes. Indus relies on people and processes to build an offshore testing plan for our clients. We follow rigorous testing procedures & standards, and work in a structured environment with compliance with SEI CMM Level 3 standards.

Indus offers a complete range of Software Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Testing Services by maximizing software application quality, performance and availability while managing the costs and risks for our clients.

What sets Indus apart?

• We have the vision, ability to execute, and stability to be a great testing partner for your organization.
• We offer a customer-centric onsite-offshore model for delivering independent software QA and Testing Services.
• We believe in achieving excellence in delivering value to our customers and partners.
• Our successful track record in executing challenging engagements, proven tools & techniques and a highly process oriented approach speaks volumes of our capabilities.
• Our philosophy of maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction has ensured that we have 100% referenceabilty.
• We have the best in People, Processes, Infrastructure, Quality, Technology, Security, and Intellectual Property Rights protection policy.

Services: We offer independent QA and Testing Services spanning the entire software release lifecycle. Our QA services help you deliver your software with confidence and compete better in the market. This includes formulating the test plan & test cases, execution, defect reporting, defect analysis, risk assessments and recommendations.

Software Verification & Validation:

• Black Box/Functionality Testing
• Unit Testing
• End to End Testing
• Regression Testing
• Configuration/Compatibility Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Installation/Integration Testing
• Security/Vulnerability Testing
• White Box/Structural Testing
• Internationalization/Localization Testing

Test Automation:

• Consulting
• Automated Testing

Implementation Performance Engineering Services:

• Load Testing
• Endurance Testing
• Spike Testing
• End to End Transaction Testing
• Performance Tuning
• Architectural Benchmarking
• Capacity Planning
• 24x7 Monitoring Service
• Performance Consulting

Software QA & Process Consulting

• Process Consulting
• Test Strategy & Management
• Gap Analysis
• Training

Indus offers customized business services that match international standards in terms of precision and timely execution. With expertise in processing large volumes of data required by major corporate and government organizations, our suite of business services includes:

• HR Services
• Customer Services

Indus has a state-of-the art offshore delivery center in Hyderabad, India. Designed for 24x7 deliveries, the centers in India are located in independent buildings with an area of 3,500 square feet housing 70 people. Indus has also initiated the development of additional facilities both at Hyderabad with an estimated area of 7,000 square feet to cater to its growing customers' business needs.

The delivery centers are equipped with the best-of-the-breed hardware setup using Nortel, CISCO, and Net gear systems. With high speed internet leased circuits for data access, the centers also have dedicated point-to-point satellite based internet private direct communication lines to communicate between offices that are geographically dispersed throughout USA, UK and India. With built-in redundancies for uninterrupted operations, Indus has well defined disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in place.

Our gamut of HR services includes the following.

• Onsite/Remote Recruiting Services
• Retained Search
• Applicant Screening
• Reference and Background Checks
• Candidate Interviews
• Placement Coordination

Payroll Processing

• Support for implementing payroll software packages and user accounts
• Maintenance of Weekly, Biweekly, Semi-monthly and Monthly payrolls
• Tax reports and filing
• Direct deposits to employees and pay slip generation
• Maintaining employee & employee master record
• Error Fixing (software / others)

Employee Benefits Administration

• Custom Benefit Plan Strategies and Design
• Benefit analysis, cost control and reduction recommendations
• Eligibility and Enrollment Services
• Employee claims resolution
• Setting up Retirement Plan Loan
• Monthly invoice audit and reconciliation
• On-line employee access to benefits information

Immigration Services

• Support for Visa and Work permit processing

Ensuring Customer Royalty and retention and maximizing each customer's profitability are some of the several issues which organizations must address to increase their customer base. The cost to win a new customer is more than to retain existing ones. And satisfied existing customers will not only bring more business, but also promote Organizations to other potential customers. Effective and efficient customer interaction in a strategic, business-cognizant and customer-focused way helps Organizations realize real-time benefits in terms of increased customer loyalty, increased ROI and lower customer service costs.

Indus's customer interaction services are tailored to reflect customer specific requirements and priorities and hence leverage every customer relationship to the fullest.

Our gamut of customer interaction service offerings include...

• 24/7 customer support through voice (in-bound and out-bound calls), e-mail and Web mediums
• Telemarketing services
• Technical support services
• IT helpdesk services

Our employees are the core of our business. That's why Indus Solutions is committed to help our employees be the best they can be-for themselves and for our customers.

Our employees have expertise in the following areas, each of which is made available to our customers:

Indus Solutions services specializes in placing information technology professionals in temporary contract, contract-to-hire and full-time employment across all disciplines including platforms, operating systems, programming languages, databases, applications, website development, networks, e-commerce, ERP development, desktop technology and software engineering.

Data Management Services

• Data Warehousing Design and Development
• Database Design and Implementation
• Data Mining and Extract Technology
• Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery

Integration Services

• IT Strategy
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Change Management and Feasibility Analysis
• Project Planning and Management

Managed Services

• Information Technology Outsourcing
• Business Process Outsourcing
• Application Management and Support

Enterprise Solutions

• Enterprise Solutions
• Enterprise Architecture Design
• Core Enterprise Resource Planning Strategy
• System Evaluation and Selection
• Implementation, Development and Upgrades
• Post Implementation Support
• Training

E-Business Solutions

• E-Government/Modernization Strategy
• Web Commerce and Integration Solutions
• Custom Development
• Content Management
• Application Security
• Wireless Integration

Indus conducts highly specialized, cutting edge corporate training programs (CTP) for Corporate Companies. While Indus deals with global business environmental issues, our CTP focuses on training corporate personnel on aspects that are critical to their line of business. All CTP are customized to address the client's business needs and critical business issues.

According to research conducted by the University for Industry, 63% of large organizations make use of some kind of online learning. Moreover, the proportion of e-learning used by such organizations is expected to grow from 14% to 33% over the next two years.

The Role of Corporate Training
Corporate training, which had always been a constant focus area for all insightful companies, has now become a powerful tool to improve business performance. The role of Corporate Training in companies today is integral in ensuring that your workforce is tuned into your organization's goals. Instructional Design can be used to increase the effectiveness of corporate training by targeting the designing, developing, packaging and delivery of the training program towards a specialized target audience.

What can Indus offer your company?

At Indus, we offer custom made corporate training solutions that bridge performance gaps within your organization. We do this by conducting an intensive analysis of your company's goals, processes and people.

Indus offers learning solutions to address the following crucial areas-

EPSS or Electronic Performance Support Systems
Whether your need is a system that makes it easier for your employees to learn a new task or one that helps employees with finding information on a new structure or process, we can develop electronic performance support systems for you. The EPSS systems that we develop will give your employees an integrated, electronic environment that is easily accessible and provides employees with information, advice, assistance and monitoring that will greatly improve productivity.

Performance Gap Analysis
We offer to assist you in performance gap analysis and in providing e-learning solutions that reduce these performance gaps. Our aim will be to bridge the gap and eventually increase performance levels by building and assessing skills.

Change Management
Adapting to technological change, policy change, change in job responsibilities, external factors like new laws and regulations demand a thorough process of monitoring and enhancing skills. We can develop e learning solutions that will clear all bottlenecks that affect smooth transitions to new systems and changes.

Performance Based Training
Indus can develop performance based training modules, that specifically target and teach job performance. The performance based training modules that we develop will a have strong emphasis on hands-on-training and role play techniques, to ensure that the targeted performance is learnt by your employee.

Online Training
We can develop customized online learning modules that drive your company's performance.

Outsource your Corporate Training Solutions to Indus
If you are considering outsourcing corporate learning solutions, why not consider Indus? If any of our services match your requirements, please contact Indus and we will get back to you immediately. If you would just like to know more about our services, we will be glad to assist you.

Outsource your Learning Solutions to Indus for World-Class Quality & Results
Do you require high quality, customized learning solutions? For good results, why not consider outsourcing to Indus? Read more specific information about our processes, benefits and tools.

If you would like to find out more about outsourcing learning solutions to Indus, please fill in the inquiry form and Indus's Client Engagement Team will contact you within 24 hours.

1. E-Commerce (industry specific portals)
2. Web Enabling
3. Migration to Web Applications
4. Development of new Web applications

Web-Enabling
Getting into a web-based environment does not always require the replacement of existing legacy-based applications. Indus can help the SME segment get on to the net by providing cost effective solutions in making their existing legacy applications web compatible. Web-enabling these legacy applications results in easier and faster access from many locations.

Indus offers three basic levels of web enabling depending upon the need all of which are fully customizable.

Presentation Level
In this level except making the application web accessible the look and feel and the application remain totally unchanged.

Functional Level
In this level the existing applications logic is used as it is but the information is presented through a new web accessible interface.

Data Level
In this level the programming logic and the interface of the existing application are changed keeping intact the data files of the application.

Migrating to Web Applications
For large core applications where having a more streamlined application is the key concern , Web - Enabling may actually be of not much help. In such cases, the entire application need to be converted into a web based environment ensuring that the current business processes are not disrupted much.

Indus has the expertise to guide companies through the migration process with minimum disruption to the core functions.

At Indus, we believe that responsiveness is the key to selecting an e-business partner. Our e-business consultants work closely with our industry experts in strong, cross-functional project teams that deliver creative and innovative e-business solutions for our clients in an extremely responsive manner.

The networked world makes it possible for work places to be thousands of miles apart and yet function as if they exist next door. This possibility gives rise to numerous advantages for companies that seek to leverage core competencies of other companies situated far away. Indus India Development Center - IIDC is a strategic concept born out of this possibility.

Typically, an IIDC is a Software Development Center, complete with dedicated people, building and technical infrastructure set up and maintained by Indus on behalf of a client.

Through an IIDC, the client enjoys a host of advantages.

• Access to skilled resources globally

• Reduced Project Delivery times

• Avoid the efforts, costs and overheads inherent in setting up own infrastructure, recruiting people, managing and maintaining the facility, etc.

• Access to time-tested and quality-focused methodologies

• Freedom to focus on the business requirement without having to bother about technical aspects

• Freedom to focus on core competencies

• Economies and advantages of a long-term relationship with a technological partner in Indus.

PROCEDURES, PROCESSES, METHODOLOGIES
Indus has developed, and continually refines, through focus group discussions with user groups and through consultation with Industry experts, Standard Procedures, Processes and Methodologies to govern an IIDC. Typically, these include - Procedures for training, knowledge transfer, design, build, test, implement and support; Processes for status reporting and client coordination; Organizational structure; etc.

The IIDC Business Model provides for Continuous Value Addition to the client and a corresponding rise in Indus's learning curve with respect to the clients business. Direct quality interaction with people on various levels of the client's organization helps Indus provide timely and accurate solutions that are in sync with the client's business objectives.

VALUE PROPOSITION
Flexible and Ready Expertise
IIDC draws it's pool of experts from Indus's cr譥-de-la-cr譥 professionals in varied technologies, platforms and business functions, so that the client's requirement will always have the best people on the job, at all times.
Optimal Project Management

Indus's intelligent Global Delivery Model makes sure that maximum benefits of cost and time are achieved by distributing appropriate project modules to offshore and onsite development functions.

Security and Confidentiality
Indus's primary interest being a growing long-term relationship, top-priority is given to the security and confidentiality of the client's intellectual property and business information. All the relevant clauses are dealt with in detail in the relationship agreements.

Decreasing Costs and Improving Efficiency
All activities of the IIDC being Indus's core business, Indus is in a better position to achieve cost-effectiveness and efficiency in operations. Also, being more familiar with the socio-cultural environment in India, Indus is better equipped to handle the delicate and crucial skilled people resource. All this sums up to a better business bargain for clients when they opt for the IIDC model.

Dedicated Infrastructure, People and Services
A typical IIDC provides for all requisite infrastructure including the latest technological versions of - hardware and software environments; secure, fire walled network; videoconferencing, teleconferencing and email links. An entire pool of multi-functional personnel for skilled, planning and administrative functions is set apart specifically for the client. The client will also benefit from the best of Indus's reliable planning and support services.

Quick Product Delivery
Software product companies can rely on Indus's track record of delivering on time and minimizing project overruns. Indus's market-savvy Quick Delivery Methodology ensures that the client's product pips the competitor's at the post.

KEY FEATURES

• Dedicated network with privileged access

• Dedicated data and voice multiplexer links

• Client approved IS standards, work environment and communication protocols

• 24X7 support

• ISO 9001 certified quality processes

• Follow-the-sun development time

• Flexible teams

• 30% - 40% cost savings

• Access to large pool of skilled resources

• Greater control over project execution and management

• No hidden costs - long term contract defines all costs

DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

• Enterprise Applications

• Internet Applications

• Custom Applications

COMMERCIAL PROPOSITION

The IIDC Proposal excludes the following:

• The Data link cost between Client & our Development Facility at Hyderabad, India

• The Project Management Methodology - Can be provided by Indus, if required, at no cost

• Costs associated with travel, stay, transport & incidental charges towards executing / implementing / testing / training on-site for any resource within the project terms of IIDC or external

• Post-implementation / Development Support can be considered as a separate engagement.